Front Tires

JVFan · 09-27-2009, 11:07 PM

I've found a few posts but just wondering if there has been a conclusive post on this.

15000 miles on 18" RFT Bridgestone and I'm getting toe/heel stepping of every other block which is starting to cause unbalanced type sound...

UGH

BTW...both tires and just starting to notice it on the passenger tire inside block too. When I rub my hand down the tire you can feel the wave.

Thoughts?

pruettfan · 09-28-2009, 02:17 AM

Have you had your alignment checked? I am wondering if you have a toe in problem. Also you may want to check your tire pressure just to be safe. Once the tire starts to develop these issues they will continue, there is no way to really salvage the tires at this point. I would check tire pressure, have the alignment checked and start looking for new tires.

BTW, I met JV his rookie year at Laguna Seca, I had pit passes and he was standing around so I started chatting with him. It was pretty cool to see his career take off although I wish he wouldn't have gone to BAR. I bet he would have won several championships had he not made that move.

UncleWede · 09-28-2009, 10:47 AM

There is a TSB on the tires. IF you complain to BMW, they will give you ~ 50% off more RFT with your mileage. Just make sure your tire pressure is at recommended levels when you take them in.

JVFan · 09-28-2009, 11:04 AM

It makes good sense. I did call my local reputable tire shop. He thinks it may be alignment so I'll have it checked. The problem is when I read the posts, I get:

1. Car is meant to be driven faster which would change the wear pattern.
2. Not rotating (bc of stagger)
3. Bad Bridgestones
4. Under inflation

It is only slight but I am so intuned with the car I can feel it and hear it at slower speed. I have winters that will go on in 4 - 6 weeks so it isn't an issue. I have decided that I will go with regualr tires next time with a tire kit and a compressor.

ugh

Yes...JV is still a hero. I felt really sad he has dropped to the truck racing thing. I do know that he is trying to get back into F1 as he thinks the new regulations are better suited to his style. That is really cool you met him. I was in Montreal for hte Gp in 1998 and 2004. What a spectacle!

JVFan · 09-28-2009, 11:16 AM

The TSB that I find is only for 16 and 17 inch Turanzas.

WTH?

Mine are 18" RE050...

MuchMoore · 09-28-2009, 11:21 AM

I have the same issue actually...and I've been wondering about it. I tried checking the pressures and they weren't off and the car was aligned less than 6 months ago.

JVFan · 09-28-2009, 11:24 AM

I have calls into Edmonton and Saskatoon BMW dealers to see if I get a consistent message. I'm also paying for an alignment anyway as the car is 4 years old and our roads are sh*t. Either way, I'll keep everyone posted.

If there is a 50% reimb. for new runfalts...that is then the same price out of pocket for regular tires. Dumb

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JVFan Lieutenant 38 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	Front Tires - Outside block cupping I've found a few posts but just wondering if there has been a conclusive post on this. 15000 miles on 18" RFT Bridgestone and I'm getting toe/heel stepping of every other block which is starting to cause unbalanced type sound... UGH BTW...both tires and just starting to notice it on the passenger tire inside block too. When I rub my hand down the tire you can feel the wave. Thoughts? __________________ 2012 328i White Luxury/ Saddle Brown
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pruettfan Brigadier General 1628 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Have you had your alignment checked? I am wondering if you have a toe in problem. Also you may want to check your tire pressure just to be safe. Once the tire starts to develop these issues they will continue, there is no way to really salvage the tires at this point. I would check tire pressure, have the alignment checked and start looking for new tires. BTW, I met JV his rookie year at Laguna Seca, I had pit passes and he was standing around so I started chatting with him. It was pretty cool to see his career take off although I wish he wouldn't have gone to BAR. I bet he would have won several championships had he not made that move.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18691 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	There is a TSB on the tires. IF you complain to BMW, they will give you ~ 50% off more RFT with your mileage. Just make sure your tire pressure is at recommended levels when you take them in.
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JVFan Lieutenant 38 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	It makes good sense. I did call my local reputable tire shop. He thinks it may be alignment so I'll have it checked. The problem is when I read the posts, I get: 1. Car is meant to be driven faster which would change the wear pattern. 2. Not rotating (bc of stagger) 3. Bad Bridgestones 4. Under inflation It is only slight but I am so intuned with the car I can feel it and hear it at slower speed. I have winters that will go on in 4 - 6 weeks so it isn't an issue. I have decided that I will go with regualr tires next time with a tire kit and a compressor. ugh Yes...JV is still a hero. I felt really sad he has dropped to the truck racing thing. I do know that he is trying to get back into F1 as he thinks the new regulations are better suited to his style. That is really cool you met him. I was in Montreal for hte Gp in 1998 and 2004. What a spectacle! __________________ 2012 328i White Luxury/ Saddle Brown
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JVFan Lieutenant 38 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	The TSB that I find is only for 16 and 17 inch Turanzas. WTH? Mine are 18" RE050... __________________ 2012 328i White Luxury/ Saddle Brown
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MuchMoore Colonel 90 Rep 2,325 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CenFla iTrader: (28)	I have the same issue actually...and I've been wondering about it. I tried checking the pressures and they weren't off and the car was aligned less than 6 months ago. __________________ \| Andrew \| M Technik \| BMW Performance \| BBS \| Forge \| V1 \| LUX \| Bilstein \| Precision-Sport \|
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JVFan Lieutenant 38 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	I have calls into Edmonton and Saskatoon BMW dealers to see if I get a consistent message. I'm also paying for an alignment anyway as the car is 4 years old and our roads are sh*t. Either way, I'll keep everyone posted. If there is a 50% reimb. for new runfalts...that is then the same price out of pocket for regular tires. Dumb __________________ 2012 328i White Luxury/ Saddle Brown
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